Artifice
Artifice noun - A clever often underhanded means to achieve an end.
Conspiracy and artifice are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Conspiracy" instead a noun "Artifice".
Nearby Words: artificial, artificer
Conspiracy
Conspiracy noun - A secret plan for accomplishing evil or unlawful ends.
Usage example: several generals were engaged in a conspiracy to overthrow the government
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Synonyms for Conspiracy
Artifice and conspiracy are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Artifice" instead a noun "Conspiracy".
Nearby Words: conspiratorial, conspirator
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